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MBA Colleges in Mangaluru (2026-27): Admissions, Exams and Options
6 institutes, the exams they accept and NIRF 2025 ranks, checked against official sites.
Mangaluru's MBA options range from NITK Surathkal, an Institute of National Importance that admits on CAT, MAT or CMAT, to Mangalore University's business department at Mangalagangotri, running since 1981 with admissions via Karnataka PGCET. Private choices include St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)'s AIMIT at Beeri, St Joseph Engineering College at Vamanjoor and Sahyadri College at Adyar, most of which take KMAT or PGCET scores. The port city's economy, built around New Mangalore Port, MRPL, fertiliser and chemical plants and a strong banking legacy, gives MBA students local exposure to logistics, energy and finance.
State admission route in Mangaluru
Karnataka PGCET, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), feeds government and government-quota MBA seats through centralised KEA counselling (PGCET 2026 MBA/MCA paper was held 24 May 2026). KMAT Karnataka, run by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA), is used by member private colleges (KMAT 2026 test scheduled 14 Nov 2026).
Which exam gets you into which Mangaluru college
The same Mangaluru college often accepts several exams. Here is the city grouped by exam, so you can see what one score opens up.
NITK Surathkal - MBA (School of Humanities, St Aloysius Institute of Management & Information Technology (AIMIT)
NITK Surathkal - MBA (School of Humanities, St Aloysius Institute of Management & Information Technology (AIMIT)
NITK Surathkal - MBA (School of Humanities, St Aloysius Institute of Management & Information Technology (AIMIT)
Department of Business Administration, St Joseph Engineering College - MBA
St Aloysius Institute of Management & Information Technology (AIMIT)
St Aloysius Institute of Management & Information Technology (AIMIT)
MBA and PGDM colleges in Mangaluru
6 institutes in and around Mangaluru, with the exams each accepts and its NIRF 2025 management rank. Every name links to the official website.
| Institute | Type | Exams accepted | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NITK Surathkal - MBA (School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management)Srinivasnagar, Surathkal (NH 66) | NIT department | CAT, MAT, CMAT | – |
| Department of Business Administration, Mangalore UniversityMangalagangotri (Konaje) | state university department | Karnataka PGCET | – |
| St Aloysius Institute of Management & Information Technology (AIMIT), St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)Beeri, Kotekar | private university | KMAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, CAT | – |
| St Joseph Engineering College - MBAVamanjoor | private (autonomous) | Karnataka PGCET | – |
| Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management - Department of Business AdministrationAdyar | private (VTU-affiliated) | See official site | – |
| Institute of Management & Commerce, Srinivas University (formerly Srinivas Institute of Management Studies)Mukka, Surathkal / Pandeshwar | private university | See official site | – |
What sets the top Mangaluru B-schools apart
NITK Surathkal - MBA (School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management)
Regular admission combines CAT/MAT/CMAT score, qualifying-exam marks and interview; the self-financed route uses NITK's own written test and interview held on campus.
Official programme page ↗Department of Business Administration, Mangalore University
Started in 1981; its separate MBA in Tourism & Travel Management has run since 2001. University FAQ says CAT, GMAT or MAT are not needed, only PGCET.
Official programme page ↗St Aloysius Institute of Management & Information Technology (AIMIT), St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)
Offers dual specialisation across five areas including Business Analytics.
Official programme page ↗St Joseph Engineering College - MBA
Runs a separate MBA-IEV track focused on entrepreneurship and venture creation; PGCET code for MBA is B300.
Official programme page ↗Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management - Department of Business Administration
Department established 2008; cites a 2nd-place 'Promising Private B-School' ranking in the GHRDC-CSR B-School Survey 2017.
Official programme page ↗Institute of Management & Commerce, Srinivas University (formerly Srinivas Institute of Management Studies)
Formerly Srinivas Institute of Management Studies; the university also offers an MBA in Aviation Management.
Official programme page ↗No NIRF 2025 Management entry (top 100 or 101-125 band) lists Mangaluru/Mangalore or Surathkal as its city. The closest ranked school is T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal (rank 39), in neighbouring Udupi district.
IIM Bangalore (NIRF 2025 Management rank 2), in Bengaluru;
MBA careers in Mangaluru
What the local economy means for summer internships and final placements:
- New Mangalore Port: a major container port that handles a large share of India's coffee and cashew exports (Wikipedia, Mangalore; accessed Oct 2026)
- Petrochemicals and fertilisers: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers, KIOCL (Wikipedia, accessed Oct 2026)
- Banking: Canara Bank, Vijaya Bank and Corporation Bank were founded in the city; Karnataka Bank is headquartered here (Wikipedia, accessed Oct 2026; Vijaya and Corporation Banks have since merged into larger banks)
- IT: EPIP Ganjimutt and an SEZ near Mangalore University; Infosys, Cognizant and Thomson Reuters offices (Wikipedia, accessed Oct 2026)
Working in Mangaluru? The online MBA route
If you can't leave your job, a UGC-entitled online MBA lets you study from Mangaluru without an entrance exam at most universities, from ₹52,000 for the full programme. Find your match in 4 questions or compare all fees.
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MBA in Mangaluru: questions students ask
Does NITK Surathkal offer an MBA?
Yes. NITK's School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management runs an MBA; regular admission uses CAT, MAT or CMAT scores plus academics and an interview.
How do I get into the Mangalore University MBA?
Through Karnataka PGCET, conducted by KEA, followed by centralised counselling. The university says CAT, GMAT or MAT are not required.
Is any Mangaluru MBA college ranked in NIRF 2025?
No NIRF 2025 Management entry lists Mangaluru. The nearest ranked school is T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal (rank 39).
Which Mangaluru MBA colleges accept KMAT?
St Aloysius' AIMIT at Beeri accepts KMAT along with XAT, MAT, CMAT and CAT.
Nearby and related
Sources
- nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/ManagementRanking.html
- nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/ManagementRanking150.html
- nitk.ac.in/mba
- mangaloreuniversity.ac.in/mba
- mangaloreuniversity.ac.in/mba-faqs
- aimitadmissions.staloysius.edu.in/
- sjec.ac.in/postgraduate
- sahyadri.edu.in/
- sahyadri.edu.in/mba
- srinivasuniversity.edu.in/
- imc.srinivasuniversity.edu.in/
- theprint.in/ani-press-releases/nitte-university-strengthens-management-education
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